BREAKING NEWS:Fabrizio Romano says Chelsea have just made first big move to beat Liverpool in race to sign winger who Jadon Sancho really rates

In August 2024, Chelsea made significant strides to secure the signing of Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, a player highly regarded by his peers. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Chelsea submitted two proposals to Manchester United: one for a loan with an option to buy and another with an obligation to buy, both on different terms. Sancho expressed his enthusiasm for the move, giving a “total green light” to join Chelsea’s project.

By December 2024, Romano confirmed that Chelsea had secured Sancho’s permanent transfer for a fee of £25 million, with the move set to be finalized in the summer of 2025. Both the club and the player were reportedly very happy with the agreement.

This proactive approach by Chelsea allowed them to outpace Liverpool in the pursuit of Sancho, ensuring his talents would be part of their squad in the upcoming seaso

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